Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lewiston

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Lewiston is $986 per month and the median household income is $55,393 per year, with renters making up 49% of households. The 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Lewiston, totaling 780 units, offer an important resource for renters seeking housing below market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Lewiston Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 245 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 18 HUD-assisted properties in Lewiston mapped for flood risk, none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Lewiston

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lewiston scores 79 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 57, both from Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 2 districts serve Lewiston, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other school. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Lewiston, ME

The median household income in Lewiston is $55,393 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent in the city is $986 per month, according to the same source.

Income-restricted housing in Lewiston can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. The 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in the city span 780 units, giving renters several options where rent is tied to income rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $55,393/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $986/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 49% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-based units available: 780 across 18 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 18 assisted properties in Lewiston have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.